Day and Night

When it is day on one side of the Earth, what is it on the other side of the Earth?

• Summer
• Winter
• Night
• Day

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What happens as the Earth rotates?

• The sun appears to rise and set.

• The sun appears to move across the sky

• The cycle of day and night happens.

• All of the above

Is it TRUE or FALSE? As the Earth spins, the Sun moves higher in the sky.

• True

• False

What is caused by the spinning of the Earth?

• the sun shines

• the cycle of day and night

• space

• the moon

How many time(s) does the Earth spin every 24 hours?

• one time

• two times

• three times

• four times

Which part of the Earth is at night?

• A

• B

• C

Which direction does the sun appear to rise in?

• South

• North

• East

• West

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How long does it take for the Earth to make one complete rotation?

• 365 days/1 year

• 1 week

• 24 hours/1 day

• 30 days/1 month

Which light source causes shadows in the outdoor environment during daytime?

• The Sun

• The lightbulb

• The Moon

• The stars

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NGSS.4-PS4-2

NGSS.5-ESS1-2

The sun appears to __________.

• rise in the East, set in the West

• rise in the West, set in the East

• rise in the North, set in the South

• rise in the South, set in the North

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1